I don't know...
Like all of you, I had no idea how the news of the Coronavirus would
impact our day today and our coming weeks. The levels of anxiety among
students has definitely been substantially higher over the last few days
and so much of that is connected back to the
uncertainty of not knowing what is going to happen next.
So, please, let's all pause for a second and recognize that there is significant fear of the unknowns. Not knowing what school being closed for 3 weeks will look and feel like is strange (to say the least). No spring sports practices or games is confusing. Hearing high school, college, and professional sporting events cancelled is surreal. And watching the news about this virus can be overwhelming.
Here is what I can suggest.
- You are going to be at home and have some bonus time that was unexpected, consider using some of that time to do something you enjoy.
- Read.
- Listen to music and create new playlists - for example, come up with a playlist to help lift your spirits gradually for the days when you are sad or come up with a list for songs that can pump you up and motivate you. Turn up the music and dance.
- Explore careers online. Here is the link to OhioMeansJobs: https://jobseeker.k-12.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/seeker.aspx
- If you find yourself getting stressed out and anxious about the Coronavirus, please try to limit your time on social media or watching the news. It isn't that I don't want you to be informed or to be careful, because I do, but constant updates can become overwhelming.
- Sleep! So many of you are exhausted so much of the time. Use these next few weeks to catch up on some much needed rest.
- Try out a new hobby or activity you have been considering. Bake something, draw, color, exercise, etc.
- Spend time playing with, cuddling, or petting your animals :-) They are going to LOVE all the extra time they get to spend with you!
- Get outside. Take a walk. Take your dog for a walk. Run. Ride your bike. Work in the yard to get ready for spring. Watch the clouds roll by. Go star-gazing at night. Anything to reconnect with nature.
- Stretch. It sounds simple, but stretching some every day for the next 3 weeks could have a big impact on your overall flexibility.
- Play a board game. Put together a puzzle. Spend quality time with your family.
- Journal. Write down your thoughts, feelings, reflections, joys, sorrows, excitement, things you are thankful for, things you dream about - anything. Put it down on paper and out of your head.
- Do your school work. Especially for those of you who are behind in classes - make sure you are able to use this time to get caught back up to where you should be in each course. Take advantage of the online resources like Schoology and ALEKS!
Beyond that... in case you haven't heard of it from a million people already, stay home, wash your hands, and limit how much you touch your face. Your health and well-being as well as that of your family and those throughout our community is of the utmost importance... so please take care of you!
So, please, let's all pause for a second and recognize that there is significant fear of the unknowns. Not knowing what school being closed for 3 weeks will look and feel like is strange (to say the least). No spring sports practices or games is confusing. Hearing high school, college, and professional sporting events cancelled is surreal. And watching the news about this virus can be overwhelming.
Here is what I can suggest.
- You are going to be at home and have some bonus time that was unexpected, consider using some of that time to do something you enjoy.
- Read.
- Listen to music and create new playlists - for example, come up with a playlist to help lift your spirits gradually for the days when you are sad or come up with a list for songs that can pump you up and motivate you. Turn up the music and dance.
- Explore careers online. Here is the link to OhioMeansJobs: https://jobseeker.k-12.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/seeker.aspx
- If you find yourself getting stressed out and anxious about the Coronavirus, please try to limit your time on social media or watching the news. It isn't that I don't want you to be informed or to be careful, because I do, but constant updates can become overwhelming.
- Sleep! So many of you are exhausted so much of the time. Use these next few weeks to catch up on some much needed rest.
- Try out a new hobby or activity you have been considering. Bake something, draw, color, exercise, etc.
- Spend time playing with, cuddling, or petting your animals :-) They are going to LOVE all the extra time they get to spend with you!
- Get outside. Take a walk. Take your dog for a walk. Run. Ride your bike. Work in the yard to get ready for spring. Watch the clouds roll by. Go star-gazing at night. Anything to reconnect with nature.
- Stretch. It sounds simple, but stretching some every day for the next 3 weeks could have a big impact on your overall flexibility.
- Play a board game. Put together a puzzle. Spend quality time with your family.
- Journal. Write down your thoughts, feelings, reflections, joys, sorrows, excitement, things you are thankful for, things you dream about - anything. Put it down on paper and out of your head.
- Do your school work. Especially for those of you who are behind in classes - make sure you are able to use this time to get caught back up to where you should be in each course. Take advantage of the online resources like Schoology and ALEKS!
Beyond that... in case you haven't heard of it from a million people already, stay home, wash your hands, and limit how much you touch your face. Your health and well-being as well as that of your family and those throughout our community is of the utmost importance... so please take care of you!
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